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Chiara is a senior, class of 2015 and we had an awesome senior session together over the summer (see here). But Chiara got a new do and wanted to update her photos showing off her shorter tresses. I love the new look! We had a great time capturing her photos at my home today. Here are some of my favorites!

Name: EmilySchool: Homestead High
Graduating: 2015
What keeps me busy: Theater! Emily designs and creates costumes for her school theater program and plays piano.
My style: chic, unique and ready for the big city.
Listening: hard to pinpoint her favorite kind of music, but Emily's favorite bands are the Arctic Monkeys and Fun.

Name: JennaSchool: Shorewood High
Graduating: 2015
What keeps me busy: Tennis and ice hockey are Jenna's sports. For fun she likes to shop and hang out with friends.
My style: Outside of her hockey pads and skates, Jenna is feminine and preppy.
Listening to: Pop music is always fun, but Jenna also likes hip hop and indie sounds.
What my friends would say: She is outgoing, caring, loving and fun!

Name: ChiaraSchool: Shorewood High
Graduating: 2015
What keeps me busy: biking, soccer, playing ukulele, singing, and a little bit of photography myself!
My style: It definitely changes with my mood, so sometimes I'd say I'm quirky, and other times boho, and sometimes even sporty.
Listening: My favorite band is the Arctic Monkeys, but I also really like Best Coast, the Gorillaz, Electric Guest, the Yeahyeahyeahs, and Tame Impala.
What my friends would say: they would probably describe me as shy at first, maybe curious, upbeat, or adventurous.
Make up and hair by the wonderful, Natasha McCoy at Mobile Makeup & Hair Professionals

Meet Kathleen another incoming senior.Name: Kathleen
School: Shorewood High
Graduating: 2015
What I am all about: I love to draw and write. However, playing sports (gymnastics, soccer, tennis) is a really good experience for me as well. I love the sun and the outdoors, and I love hanging out with my friends outside in our backyards or on the beach.
What my friends would say: I think my friends would describe me as fun, sensitive, caring, hardworking, and easygoing.
My style: classic, and all-American, with a little city/urban thrown in. I wear alot of collars and riding boots but I also love plaid flannels, high waisted jeans, ripped up shorts and big sweaters
Listening to: I love alternative/indie music and pop. Lorde, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, Beyonce, Walk the Moon, and the Beatles are some of my favorites!

Say hello to Sydney, my class of 2015 senior rep from Whitefish Bay High School.Name:Sydney
School: Whitefish Bay High
Graduating: 2015
What I am all about: I absolutely love musicals and ballets. I am a geek for the theater! Fashion is a big part of my life. I hope to pursue fashion in my life. I also love to craft, making hair accessories, stationary and even sometimes my own clothes. I am a peppy, upbeat person and I love socializing!
My biggest heartbreak: I used to dance in the Milwaukee Ballet School, until almost a year ago when I was told I had to undergo hip surgery and quit dance. It broke my heart at the time, but I am so happy it happened. I consider it a blessing in disguise because it opened so many new opportunities, like involving myself in clubs at school and in the musical, Hello, Dolly!
My style: I am more of a preppy dresser and I love bright colors.

It is truly a brave thing to decide to make a career change. In fact, it is so scary that some people don't go for their dreams in spite of hating their current career or job. Life is a bit too short to be spending so much of it doing things you don't love. Thinking of jumping ship from everything you are comfortable and maybe even really good at, is totally crazy, right? Except that it could mean that you find happiness in ways you never thought possible and feel more fulfilled then ever before. It is not without its own stress, heart break and instability, but it is very cool to find yourself in the position to reinvent yourself.

Meet Laurie. She is an amazing talent and a great friend. I was so honored when she asked me to take some photos of her for her business. Her goal with the shoot was to capture her personality so clients could instantly feel a connection with her. I am not sure how any one could doubt Laurie, though. She is truly one of the most genuine, talented, sincere and honorable people I have ever met. She is truly wonderful -- more wonderful than could ever be captured in a photo...but I gave it my best shot (pun intended - ha!). After viewing these images, hopefully you will adore her just as much as I do!

Say hello to Owen, my class of 2015 senior rep from Shorewood High School.Name:Owen
School: Shorewood High
Graduating: 2015
What I am all about: I am a friendly and optimistic person, I also love being active and being outside!Many talents:I play soccer and lacrosse and in the winter I act in the drama production. I also unicycle, ski, and do art projects in my free time. I am also taking bagpipe lessons and I play a little guitar.
My Style: my style is pretty relaxed. I like to look good but it's not one of my top priorities. I like to wear a good pair of jeans or corduroys, some comfortable yet stylish shoes, and a t-shirt on top.
Music: I love all kinds of music from rock to rap and listen to my ipod constantly.

Say hello to Patti, my class of 2015 senior rep from Nicolet High School.Name:Patti
School: Nicolet High
Graduating: 2015
What I am all about: giving back to my society and working with special education students
How my friends describe me: loyal and lovely. I enjoy just being with people and doing little things like picnics outside or taking a walk on the beach.
My Style: definitely feminine, vintage, and preppy. Most likely you will always see me in a dress with my boots
Music: I'm a southern girl at heart, which is why I love country music.

We are looking for senior reps from the class of 2015.
As a senior rep, you will get a full senior photo shoot and high resolution digital files with a copyright release in exchange for your help in referring your friends to Chrissy Rose Photography for their senior photo needs. I am selecting one student from each school. If you are interested, please email me a brief about yourself along with a quick photo of you to chrissyrosephotography@gmail.com. Deadline is Feb. 28, 2014.

With the class of 2014 almost into their senior year, it is time to think about senior photos! I had the WORST senior photos taken of me...but then again, I had them taken at Sears. Yes. Sears!?!?! It was the late 1990s. I was way too tan, my hair was way too bleached and I actually resemble a flight attendant with what I am wearing. But aside from the orange skin, questionable hair and terrible outfit, the worst part is that the photos didn't even come close to capturing who I was at that important time of my life. Luckily, photography is much more artistic and accessible these days. Senior photos are dynamic and creative and actually strive to show off personality. I just love taking senior photos. The shoots are fun, inspired and absolutely beautiful! The seniors are confident, cool and usually stunning!